Textiles Flashcards
1
Q
How are textiles made?
A
From fibres which are spun into yarn
2
Q
Staple fibres
A
Short
3
Q
Filaments
A
Long fibres
4
Q
What is the main difference inbetween staple and filament?
A
Filament is smooth, staple is hairy
5
Q
Where are natural fibres sourced?
A
Animals and plants
6
Q
Where are synthetic fibres sourced?
A
Man made from crude oil and coal
7
Q
Fibre - dyed yarn
A
Harvested
Processed
Spun
Bleached and died
8
Q
What is the main difference inbetween synthetic and natural?
A
Synthetic are less absorbent
9
Q
Fibre - fabric
A
Woven (interlacing yarns)
Knitted (interlocking yarns - insulating and stretchy)
bonded (melted / glued together, weak and fray)
10
Q
Natural fibres
A
Wool linen cotton silk
11
Q
Synthetic fibres
A
Polyester Nylon Acrylic Microfibres Elastane
12
Q
Finishes
A
Flame retardant
Water/stain/shrink/crease resistance
